Niko Eme – Traicionera

Niko Eme Traicionera

Nothing gets a the blood flowing hotter than a rapid mambo and tale of betrayal.  "Traicionera" ("Traitor") has us sitting on the edge of our seats, feet tapping and body swirling, as Niko Eme sings about a woman who thrives off of passion and apathy.  No matter how much love you give her, you'll only feel worse in the long-run ("Te Regale Mi Amor / Y Ya Nada Queda").  Few artists can infuse as much passion and meaning into an energetic dance or mambo track like the Twin Cities' Niko … [Read more...]

Villa Rosa (Maria Isa & Muja Messiah) – Street Luv

Villa Rosa Street Luv 2013 Maria Isa Mujja Messiah

My favorite Twin Cities HipHop duo Villa Rosa has been busy in California lately and the new video "Street Luv" is our fleeting glimpse into their adventures.  While rapper Muja Messiah playfully proclaims, "If only I spoke Spanish, I might control the planet," Maria Isa delivers a steady Spanglish tale of her infatuation with a gangsta caballero.  The track swirls with casinos, beaches, sex, and adventure as the self-serving forces of freedom float just beyond the law's iron grip.  This … [Read more...]

Jessy Rose – Unfaithful (MP3 Download)

Jessy Rose Unfaithful Infiel

New York singer Jessy Rose entered the scene earlier this year with her debut bachata single "Te Amo," thrilling us with the rich texture of her soulful melodies.  Today she presents us with an unusual glimpse into the thoughts of an "Unfaithful" cheater who is guiltily examining her situation.  On one hand the song expresses an appreciation for the trusting partner who is being cheated on, yet the fact that she refers to this man in the third person ("I love his trust") while addressing her … [Read more...]

ASCAP Latino & Top Stop Music Showcases (Podcast Episode – 2013 Latin Billboard Edition)

ASCAP Latino Top Stop Music Showcase Latin Billboards 2013 Spanglish Noise

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): ASCAP Latino & Top Stop Music Showcases (Podcast Episode - 2013 Latin Billboard Edition) Summary: Spanglish Noise's Joseph Mitchell recently traveled to Miami for the 2013 Latin Billboard Conference and Awards Show.  While popular artists such as Don Omar and Romeo Santos dazzled the television audience with electrifying  performances and numerous awards, most of these viewers did not have a chance to attend the fabulous showcases that were a … [Read more...]

Album Preview: Miami’s Elastic Bond Signs to Nacional Records, New Album To Be Released June 25th

Elastic Bond Nacional Records Miami Real

Nacional Records is hands down the premier U.S. label for Latin Alternative music, so it is exciting to hear that Miami band Elastic Bond just signed with the label and will be releasing their next album Real on June 25th 2013.  Elastic Bond is a 6-member ensemble formed in 2006 by Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce and the talented Honduran singer Sofy Encanto.  Their name is derived from physics, referencing the idea that they have united their diverse backgrounds and influences into one … [Read more...]

Spanglish Noise Travels To The 2013 Latin Billboards!

Latin Billboard Awards 2013 Spanglish Noise

It's official!! I (Joseph) am traveling to the 2013 Latin Billboards next week, April 22-25th in Miami.  While the televised awards show on Thursday April 25th (Telemundo: 7pm ET / 6pm CT) claims most of the media attention with its Red Carpet event (La Alfombra Roja) and live performances, there is just as much excitement scheduled behind-the-scenes...at least for my interests in music and marketing/branding.  The purpose of this post is partly press release - I want to connect with as many … [Read more...]

Domino Saints – Exclusivo

Domino Saints Exclusivo

Puerto Rico's Domino Saints made a name for themselves last fall with the debut of their energetic mambo-pop single“Malas Mañas” ("Bad Habits").  Their latest song "Exclusivo" is an electro-pop track that would fit right in at a house party or bonfire on the beach.  Gigi's pop vocals shimmer with a confident flavor that transitions nicely into the dancehall and hiphop influence of David's verses.  Ever the versatile artist, Gigi deftly delivers her own speedy spanglish rap lines as … [Read more...]

Gabry Ponte, Sophia del Carmen, & Pitbull – Beat On My Drum

Sophia del Carmen

Spanglish Noise has highlighted most of the Mr. 305 inc artists, but one of the few we have yet to cover is Sophia del Carmen.  A Miami resident of Guatemalan and Costa Rican descent, Sophia impressed industry heavyweight Pitbull during a local competition and soon found herself signed to his record label.  Her preferred music falls into the category of dance, with a vocal style that is influenced by both Latin and pop culture, and she has drawn early comparisons to Shakira and Alexandra … [Read more...]

Sito Rocks – Hoy Tengo Ganas // De Lao A Lao

Sito Rocks De Lao A Lao Hoy Tengo Ganas

Sito Rocks is Miami's "renaissance man" in the sense that he is passionate about exploring just about any form of art he can fit into his busy schedule.  The son of a salsa percussionist from the 70s and 80s, Sito inherited a love for music that has led him to photograph famous musicians,  design graphic covers for albums, and form his own production and song-writing company Smash 11 Productions with producer Mario "Genio" Coto.  It's interesting to note that he has also been acting at the … [Read more...]

MAFFIO – No Tengo Dinero

Maffio No Tengo Dinero

MAFFIO is one of the most innovative artists to emerge in 2012 and El Rey del Merengue Electronico has tirelessly worked to bring us a modern electro-mambo sound that retains the genre’s traditional authenticity.  The album Mi Sonido is due out later this year, which we have glimpsed through the romantic track “No Te Dejare de Amar” and the street anthem “Tu Ta Loco.”  If you haven’t heard from Maffio in a few months, it’s probably because he was busy winning a Latin Grammy and … [Read more...]